The EU has condemned the actions of the Azerbaijani authorities in regard to blogger Mehman Huseynov.
“Mr Huseynov is known in Azerbaijan for his efforts to expose corruption. On the face of it, his sentence appears clearly disproportionate to the alleged crime. Reports of his irregular arrest, alleged ill-treatment, and irregularities in the subsequent court proceeding that ended in his conviction are of equally serious concern and should be immediately investigated,” the statement said, Turan reports.
The EU also noted that it expects Azerbaijan to respect its international commitments in terms of fundamental freedoms.
A court in Baku sentenced Azerbaijani blogger Mehman Huseynov to two years in prison. Earlier, Huseynov was charged with slander after he reported that he was tortured during a brief incarceration.
